Project Coordinating jobs at BAF

Blue Action Fund is seeking for a dynamic, energetic, motivated, and qualified full-time project coordinator to lead the implementation of BAF funded projects. The position holder has responsibility for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WCS (The Wildlife Conservation Society), WCS is one of the BAF funded projects. It works to preserve wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity.

Duties and responsibilities

The major responsibilities of the project coordinating jobs include the following roles

• Updating and finalization of the 4-year project site document/work plan and budget and development of annual work plans and budgets
• Coordination of implementation of site-based activities according to the agreed work plan and budget
• Technical and financial monitoring of project implementation (work plan and pipeline monitoring)
• Coordination of technical reporting for site level activities.
• Leading communications activities related to the project.
• Liaison with project donor and partners throughout project implementation

furthermore,

• Technical and financial planning of activities in collaboration with WCS team members and external partners in line with annual work plans
• Organization of regular meetings and calls between key WCS team members and partners to discuss project implementation
• Supervision of activities implemented on-site including training and support to staff working on the project and field visits to supervise activities and resolve issues as they arise
• Technical and financial monitoring of implemented activities and adoption of corrective action as needed to ensure adherence to work plan and budget
• Support to logistical arrangements for smooth implementation of activities including mission planning for staff, and organization of visits of partners
• Ensuring compliance with all WCS administrative procedures in the accomplishment of the tasks

Required Qualifications

• Masters in marine conservation, natural resources management, fisheries, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the management of complex development projects in developing country context in the marine conservation or natural resources sectors.
• Excellent technical and financial project management skills and experience in managing multi-cultural project teams
• Experience working and living in remote locations in developing countries and the ability to deal with basic living conditions
• Good communication, organization and animation skills
• Ability to work in a team and in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to travel frequently
• Experience in the Western Indian Ocean will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English and French; knowledge of Malagasy or Swahili will be an advantage